Underhangman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Underhangman is a noun meaning (nonce word, Shakespeare) An assistant or deputy hangman.
Meaning
(nonce word, Shakespeare) An assistant or deputy hangman.
Example Sentences
[…] thou wert dignified enough, Even to the point of envy, if ’twere made Comparative for your virtues, to be styled The under-hangman of his kingdom […]
Word Forms
- underhangmen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hangman, hanger, hangwoman, henxman, hordock, henchboy.
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